AUGUST 6-9, 2018 UNICO RIVIERA MAYA • QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO

caribbean.incentivetravelexchange.com

2018 PROSPECTUS

Out of 23 appointments we are signing 21 new accounts most of which would not have happened without this show.”

Sue Barbanel, Travel Insured International

The Power of Meetings Realized.As the MICE industry continues to enjoy monumental growth, more and more events seem to clutter the marketplace, making it difficult to choose which may be the right fit for your brand.

And more importantly, which will bring you the largest return on your investment. Sometimes more is just more. With the Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchanges (GMITE), less is more.

$525,000Average buying

power per attendee in the Caribbean

The suite was comfortable for my meetings, the event was well-organized, and all buyers were professional and kept their appointments.”

Deborah Millington, Barbados Tourism Marketing

Private, One-to-One Appointments

The GMITE Difference

The first of its kind, GMITE pioneered the one-to-one, appointment-based event concept over 10 years ago with our flagship event, Incentive Travel Exchange. While often imitated, but never duplicated, we’ve since perfected our concept by taking the meetings out of the noisy ballrooms and giving suppliers the opportunity to have full, private meetings in a quiet and productive atmosphere, just like you would when conducting a sales call. Only instead of an office, you’re chatting in a deluxe hotel room.

Why CMITE?

The Caribbean Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE) takes the proven GMITE concept and focuses it on the enormously popular Caribbean market. CMITE is the leading event that puts you face-to-face with pre-qualified, high volume North America-based meeting planners and incentive buyers who habitually book business in the Caribbean. And no other event gives you the private one-to-one time with these buyers other than CMITE.

With a minimum of 20 pre-scheduled appointments, suppliers can make up to a month’s worth of new contacts in only two days!

Plus, with multiple networking activities and meals, you’ll have every opportunity to meet all buyers in attendance.

Pre-Qualified, Fully Vetted Buyers

CMITE recruits only the most qualified incentive travel buyers and meeting planners via a rigorous vetting process. CMITE buyers come from key incentive purchasing sectors in the US and Canada including corporate direct, incentive houses, and meeting/event management companies.

Convenient, Cost Effective and Turnkey

Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange is committed to allowing 100% of your focus be on your appointments and networking. We take care of the details with our signature concierge service. No hassles with booth setup, decorators, union issues and hidden fees. Simply bring your sales kits and you’re in business!

Event participation includes:

§ Private, deluxe room for one-to-one meetings

§ Minimum 20 meetings with pre-qualified MICE buyers

§ Three nights’ hotel accommodations at the exquisite UNICO Riviera Maya

§ All event meals, receptions, activities

§ Comprehensive directory inclusive of supplier and buyer profiles

The CMITE environment offers an excellent opportunity to build and create successful partnerships in just a few days.”

Lorie Trotter, Palladium Hotel Group

of suppliers wish to return to CMITE in 2018.*86%

Ability to Brand Your Private Room Any Way You Like

Exciting Social Events for Additional Relationship

Building Opportunities

The Exquisite UNICO Riviera Maya

Explore Riviera Maya

CMITE isn’t all business. If you want to enjoy warm sun, waves, beautiful reefs and natural wells on the Caribbean coast, Riviera Maya is where you want to be.

Here you will find world-class restaurants, nightlife that keeps you dancing till the morning, exclusive spas, shopping centers, and some of the world’s best golf courses.

Riviera Maya is also one of the best destinations for diving and snorkeling. On its shore lies an extensive coral reef, home to a vast variety of marine species. When you submerge in these Caribbean waters, you will find yourself surrounded by tropical fish, stingrays, and even fascinating whale sharks. The experience of exploring a cavern and swimming in the crystal-clear water will last in your memory forever.

Much of the Riviera Maya is still not urbanized making it easy to find many amazing natural environments away from crowds.

*2017 post-show supplier survey

CMITE is without a doubt a great show for our destination. The quality of the buyers and leads received was worth the investment. Highly recommended!”

Avenice Thompson, St Kitts Tourism Authority

SAMPLE BUYER COMPANIESMaritz 

CIOX Health (formerly HealthPort)

ConferenceDirect

BLC Capital Group

Koncept Events

Advanced Incentive Travel

Extraordinary Events

BI Worldwide

BCD Meetings & Events

N-Spire Global Meetings & Incentives

HPN Global

Ascent Performance Group

MTC Global

Well Assembled Meetings

dynami group

Aflac

Meetings & Incentives Worldwide

AASB Meetings & Events

IME CONNECT

TRU Incentives, Inc.

Manulife

Lennox Industries

Global Cynergies

CWT Meetings & Events

supplier satisfaction with the buyers in attendance.*91%

Attendee Job Function Type of Companies Represented

Owner/President/CEO/COO

Sales or Marketing

Purchasing/Planning/Costing

Meeting Planner

Program Manager

Account Executive

Travel Agent/Travel Consultant

ATTENDEE PROFILE

$2,001-3,500Average dollar spent per person

for Caribbean meeting and incentive programs, not including air.

3-8Average number of meetings/

incentives per year in the Caribbean for each attending buyer.

Incentive

Corporate Direct

Travel Agency

Independent

Meeting/Event Management Company

Venue/Site Selection

Questex did an outstanding job and I have a great appreciation for the one-to-one private buyer meetings.”

Christopher Chung, Island Routes

36% 50-99

41% 100-250

12% Over 250

Average Group Size

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OTHER EVENTS IN THE QUESTEX TRAVEL GROUP MICE PORTFOLIO.

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Cultural Immersion. Team Building Activities.Sponsored Networking Meal inclusive of

15 Minute Presentation.

Type of Companies Represented

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CARIBBEAN.INCENTIVETRAVELEXCHANGE.COM

OR CONTACT:

Samantha Nicastro Business Development Director

AFRICA, CANADA, CARIBBEAN, CRUISE, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, MIDWEST/NORTHEAST US

snicastro@questex.com +1 212.895.8440

Melissa Schnepp Business Development Manager

ASIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH PACIFIC, AND SOUTHEAST/WEST COAST US (INCL. AK & HI)

mschnepp@questex.com +1 212.895.8293

Nathalia Sosa Business Development Director

LATIN AMERICA AND MEXICO

nsosa@questex.com +1 212.895.8249